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Photo Essay | Christchurch CBD in Pictures
Julie Crean - Monday, June 17, 2013
While looking for things to do in Christchurch, we discovered that witnessing the rebuild, was one of the most obvious. Christchurch CBD is transforming slowly. Artistry and Kiwi ingenuity shines bright, and beauty can be found in the oddest of places.
Christchurch Rebuild, interview with MP Nicky Wagner
Julie Crean - Sunday, June 16, 2013
While we were in the mood for a natter and to hear from those close to the Christchurch rebuild, we met with MP for Christchurch, Nicky Wagner. A self-confessed 'cheerleader for Christchurch' she overflows with pride and enthusiasm for this city undergoing transformation.
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Banks Peninsula | Akaroa
Julie Crean - Saturday, June 15, 2013
A perfect destination for a day trip from Christchurch, we checked out free things to do and see in Akaroa and beyond this pretty French township.
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Christchurch 2013, interview with Mayor Bob Parker
Julie Crean - Friday, June 14, 2013
A blog about Christchurch has to go deeper than the periphery. To write about things to do in Christchurch in 2013, whilst turning a blind eye to the 2010/11 earthquakes, is quite inescapable. We spoke to Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker on the re-healing of Christchurch and his picks for things to do.
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Banks Peninsula | Lyttelton
Julie Crean - Thursday, June 13, 2013
Driven through a volcano lately? If visiting Lyttelton, this may be your direct route from Christchurch. The Banks Peninsula comprises two extinct volcanoes, each crater forming harbours - namely Lyttelton and Akaroa.
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